For over a billion people around the globe, safe drinking water and sustainable energy are still unavailable. Despite numerous announcements and ambitious plans by national and international organizations, this situation has barely improved over the past 30 years. During the same timeframe, renewable energies have undergone impressive advancements, both in terms of the development of mature technologies and in their economic competitiveness with fossil fuels. This has given rise to new and more economic applications for rural development.

This conference aims to showcase and discuss promising approaches and applications for different types of renewable energy as sustainable solutions for rural populations with no access to centralized power and water supply. The focus is on solar electricity and its economic applications for village electrification and the supply of safe drinking water. In addition to photovoltaic solutions, small wind generators as well as small hydro and biogas systems for heat and electricity generation will be discussed.

First International Conference on

SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR ELECTRICITY AND WATER SUPPLY IN RURAL AREAS

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO

October 7 - 10, 2015

TopicsPapers are invited on the following topics:

Presentations*1. Sustainable systems for the supply of safe drinking

water2. Village electrification systems based on renewable

energy3. Renewable energy for water pumping and

irrigation systems4. Practical examples of renewable energy solutions

in rural and urban environmentsPanel Discussion• Financing models for the dissemination of solar

energy solutionsWorkshop• Cooperation of government agencies, NGOs and the

private sector in developing renewable rural energy solutions

*Submit paper abstracts by June 15 by email to rise@aucegypt.edu . Instructions for submission are available at: www.aucegypt.edu/rise/solarconference

Abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Conference Advisory Board.

Organized by the Research Institute for a Sustainable Environment (RISE), AUTARCON and SolarInput

Conference ProgramOctober 7 - 8: Conference and Visitors’ Center, AUC New Cairo, AUC Avenue (End of Road 90), Fifth Settlement, New CairoOctober 9 - 10: Field Trip to El Heiz Oasis, Western Desert (south of Bahariya Oasis, 400 km from Cairo)

Conference

TIMEWednesday, October 7AUC

Thursday,October 8AUC

9:00 - 10: am

Registration Presentation SessionPractical Examples of Renewable Energy Solutions in Rural and Urban Environments

10:00 - 11:00 am

Welcome Ceremony and Keynote Address

11:00 - 11:30 am

Coffee Break Coffee Break

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Presentation SessionSustainable Systems for the Supply of Safe Drinking Water

Panel DiscussionFinancing Models for the Dissemination of Solar Energy Solutions

1:00 - 2:00 pm

LunchFoyer

LunchFoyer

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Presentation SessionRenewable Energies for Water Pumping and Irrigation Systems

WorkshopCooperation of Government Agencies, NGOs and the Private Sector in Developing Renewable Rural Energy Solutions

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Networking Coffee Break – International Café

Coffee Break and Poster Presentations

5:30 - 8:00 pm

Conference Dinner(Registration Required)

LogisticsVisit the conference website at www.aucegypt.edu/rise/solarconferencefor suggestions regarding travel and accommodation. New Cairo is located about 40 kilometers to the east of Downtown Cairo. There will be bus service to and from the conference from AUC Tahrir Square in Downtown Cairo, as well as from AUC New Cairo to the conference dinner and back.

Contact: rise@aucegypt.edu

Call for Papers and PostersPapers and posters on the following topics are invited:

1. Sustainable systems for the supply of safe drinking water2. Village electrification systems based on renewable energy3. Renewable energies for water pumping and irrigation systems4. Practical examples of renewable energy solutions in rural and urban

environments

Papers will be presented orally during the presentation sessions. All accepted papers will be published in the proceedings volume. Presenters should be ready to participate in a panel discussion.

At the end of June, participants will receive an email with the results of the evaluation. If an abstract is accepted, the presenter is automatically registered for the conference, and it is impossible to withdraw participation. Accepted participants must upload a manuscript that is ready for printing.

For paper format guidelines, visit: www.aucegypt.edu/rise/solarconference

Excursion

TIMEFriday, October 9Field Trip: El Heiz

TIMESaturday,October 10Field Trip: El Heiz

7:30 am Departure for El Heiz from AUC 8:00 am Breakfast

8:00 am Departure for El Heiz from Sakanat El Maadi

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Workshop on Rural Solar System Implementation with Community Members of El Heiz Oasis1:00 pm Arrival in El Heiz

1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch 12:00 -

1:00 pm Lunch

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Introduction to AUC and Tanweer El Heiz Solar and Sustainable Community Development Projects

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Field Trip to Karm Solar Project Near Bahariya Oasis

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Tour of Solar Energy, Water Conservation and Community Development Projects in El Heiz

3:00 pm Departure for Cairo

7:00 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Arrival in Cairo

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Workshop on the Design of Solar Energy Solutions for Rural Environments

ExhibitionThe conference offers the possibility to showcase conference-related technologies, services and projects on the exhibition space.

Who should exhibit• Project developers • Water treatment experts and companies• Renewable energy equipment manufacturers and distributors• Renewable energy and technology consultants• Organizations and agencies

Each exhibitor will receive one delegate ticket for participation in the conference. Exhibitors will be allocated one page for commercialization in the conference proceedings.

* Exhibitors will be assigned space in the foyer with electric connection. Design and configuration of the stand is the exhibitor’s responsibility.

Stand Fees Small Stand 4 m²

Medium Stand 8 m²

Large Stand 12 m²

Non-Egyptian

$300 $500 $750

Egyptian LE 1,000 LE 1,700 LE 2,500

FeesParticipation in all sessions held at AUC, coffee breaks and lunches are included:

Registration Type Regular Early bird(by July 30)

Non-Egyptian $200 $150Egyptian LE 1,000 LE 800

Non- Egyptian Presenters $100 $75Egyptian Presenters LE 500 LE 400

Non-Egyptian Students $100 $75Egyptian Students LE 400 LE 300AUC Students LE 300 LE 200

Conference Dinner LE 300 (by 11 am, Oct.7th)

Two-day excursion to El Heiz Oasis including transportation, accommodation, guided tour, workshop and full board (latest registration by September 30):

Non-Students $130 /LE 1,000Students $100/LE 700

RegistrationFirst International Conference onSolar Energy Solutions for Electricity and Water Supply in Rural Areas

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Submit the registration slip at RISE,fax to +20 2 2618 8038, or register online at http://www.aucegypt.edu/rise/solarconference

Participants will receive their registration documents with receipt of registration. The participation fee is VAT-exempt and due net with receipt of the invoice. Please transfer the invoice amount no later than 14 days before the start of the conference. A copy of the transfer order must be presented at the conference desk. All bank charges are covered by the participant.